Parking and Transport

Parramatta CBD is easily accessible by train, bus and RiverCat, while the Parramatta Transport Interchange provides a gateway to Western Sydney by linking rail services with the Western Sydney Transitway Network, local buses and other transport services.

City of Parramatta manages parking, facilitates bicycle access and encourages the use of public transport within the city. Commuters and visitors can also travel around the city centre on thefree shuttle bus or by foot. In addition, Parramatta has two car share locations to help those who do most of their travel by public transport but occasionally need a car.

By promoting multiple methods of public and shared transport, City of Parramatta and the Office of Environment and Heritage are helping to reduce Parramatta's greenhouse gas emissions.

Parking

City of Parramatta operates paid ticket parking in the city centre and North Parramatta that helps visitors to find parking spaces and encourage greater patronage of local businesses. Lower ticket parking rates apply in the northern and southern fringes of the CBD. Parking restrictions have also been installed beyond the metered area to ensure that there is parking available for residents, visitors, and local businesses.

NSW TrainLink Intercity Trains

CountryLink services

Orange, Parkes, Dubbo and Broken Hill (weekly)

More information: Sydney Trains
Many rail stations are wheelchair accessible including Parramatta, Granville, Westmead, Guildford and Dundas (note: latter two stations are not staffed for all train services). More information: Sydney trains accessible services

Sydney Buses

Over 50 bus services connect through the Parramatta Interchange with services to both local and regional destinations including Castle Hill, Hornsby, Ryde, Sydney, Strathfield, Bankstown, Hurstville, Sutherland, Liverpool and Rouse Hill.
More information: Sydney Buses

Sydney ferries

Travel by ferry from the Sydney Harbour along Parramatta River to Parramatta Wharf (corner of Charles Street & Philip Street) or Rydalmere Wharf (John Street).

In mid-2017, Council endorsed its first Pedestrian Strategy for the CBD that prioritises the safety and amenity of pedestrians in the CBD. It is a technical document to guide Council and development in improving the pedestrian experience through the city. It is available for download below.

For Download

City of Parramatta

City of Parramatta Council acknowledges the Darug people who are the traditional custodians of the land of Parramatta. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Darug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site.